Arroyo’s Gardener, Manicurist Land Gov’t Posts

[chua_riwap]

Only in the Pilipins..........




http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04...2%80%99t-posts

MANILA, Philippines - A Malacañang spokesman confirmed Wednesday that President Arroyo's personal manicurist and gardener have been given jobs in the Pag-IBIG Housing Fund and Luneta Park administration.

Responding to a report by Philippine Star columnist Jarius Bondoc, Deputy Presidential Spokesman Gary Olivar said it is the President's prerogative to appoint whomever she chooses for appointive government posts.

"Both people mentioned in Jarius [Bondoc]’s column are regular members of Malacañang’s staff. They do have regular government appointments and items. I’ve been advised that what prompted the President to give or to consider giving them this kind of appointment is her interest in having ordinary people represented in government offices and agencies whose activities impinge on the lives of ordinary people," Olivar told ANC's "Dateline Philippines.

He added: "Mabuti na may kumakatawan sa mga ordinaryong mamamayan sa mga ahensiya katulad ng Pag-IBIG na ang ginagawa po nila ay nakabalot sa araw-araw na pamumuhay ng mga kababayan natin."

He also rejected the report that the two are unqualified for their new posts. "Hindi sapat na ma-disqualify sila dahil mababa ang katungkulan nila," he said.

According to Bondoc's column, Arroyo's manicurist, Anita Capron, will receive P130,000 a month in per diem, plus perks, for a fixed two-year term as Pag-IBIG trustee. On the other hand, gardener Armando Macapagal was appointed deputy of the Luneta Park Administration.

Bondoc cited an insider among Malacañang's housekeeping staff who expressed doubts about the two appointees' credentials.

"Macapagal supposedly landscapes Malacañang lawns but does not manage people. Carpon is not known for financial expertise to oversee multibillion-peso housing mutual fund of all employees. Nicknamed Nitz, she is often scolded by Arroyo for mismatching presidential handbags and shoes," the column read.

Olivar, meanwhile, denied that the Malacañang gardener was appointed to an administrative post because he could be related to the President. He said Mrs. Arroyo's own daughter, Luli, disqualified herself from entering foreign service despite topping government exams.

"The President is the last person we can accuse of nepotism," he said.

He said the same argument could be made for the Maguindanao massacre case involving the Ampatuan family, who are known allies of President Arroyo. He said that after the November 23 massacre, Mrs. Arroyo declared a state of martial law in Maguindanao to effect the arrest of prime suspects involved in the massacre.

[renzo_d10]

130K ?

Pwede pa ba magapply ? :rofl:

[sgt_taga]

huwaaaattttt????? 130K monthly allowance para sa dating manikurista????

take note, per diem yun so non-taxable! ako rin mag-aaply diyan. kahit wala na yung ibang sinasabing additional perks, ok na ok pa rin.

hmmm... time to take that nail ek-ek vocational course dun sa public school sa may kanto.

tsk tsk onli in da pilipins...

[ess]

Teka... ako rin!
I've been DIY detailing my car for 10 years now.
Baka pwede ko i-apply ang buffing skills ko to manicuring! Heck, I'll remove all the swirls marks and scratches from her nails and make 'em shine like the sun!

[oliver1013]

Ano kaya sunod, yung driver niya as LTO chief, at yung masahista niya sa DOH?

[CVT]

"Macapagal supposedly landscapes Malacañang lawns but does not manage people. Carpon is not known for financial expertise to oversee multibillion-peso housing mutual fund of all employees. Nicknamed Nitz, she is often scolded by Arroyo for mismatching presidential handbags and shoes," the column read.

Paktay tayo rito mga bata....

Talagang nilubus-lubos na....

9707:electricf:

[claRkEnt]

wala na talaga... BINABABOY na pilipinas!

[jubs00]

wow 130k..

parang rags to witches to!

[Memphis Raines]

Now more than ever I want to be a gardener.

:thumbup:

[Horsepower]

Iniinsulto talaga ang sambayanan ni Arroyo. Puro mga walang alam nilagay sa mga importanteng posts.

Mas malaki pa ang sweldo sa mga PAO lawyers ha.